Thurs After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge

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Thurs After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Johns Creek, GA

Hike: Thurs After Work Hike - Chatt Jones Bridge

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 8 2011 5:45 pm >> Thu, Sep 8 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Wed, Sep 7 2011 6:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 8 2011 5:40 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

6.3 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Tony C
Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Itinerary:

Ok short notice on this one, but the high is supposed to be 76 on Thurs, so going to get out there before the 80s (or worse) return and enjoy a nice afterwork hike.

The Jones Bridge unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is a beautiful park with a lot of variety. We get the river views, hike up some small hills, through some open fields and beside a lake. Sunset is 7:56 and the park closes 30 min after, so we have plenty of time to get this one in.

There is about 550 of ascent/elevation gain feet over the entire route. This is a light D3 but we'll be going at a pretty good pace. I wouldn't call it "fast" but around 3.3 - 3.5 MPH average while moving. That isn't that difficult on flat ground though, and about 90% of this trail is flat. But we won't rush through it and will stop to take pics and for snack break and at overlooks, etc. But we should be able to make it from the northern end of the park and back in about 2hrs and 15 min, no problem.

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass. Also note that there are two entrances to the park...one is usually gated but other one farther north off Barnwell is is open and where we are meeting...see more detailed directions below.

Required Items to Bring:
Walking shoes or hiking boots

Recommended Items to Bring:
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water and snacks
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How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From GA 400, take exit 7a, and head East 4.1 miles through the intersection of Holcomb Bridge and Nesbitt Ferry Road to the junction of Barnwell Road. Turn left on Barnwell Rd, and travel approx 2 miles to the park (big sign) which will be on the right. Turn in and go a little over 1/2 mile to large parking lot at the very end of the road.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/jonesbridge.htm

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Notes:

There is a $3 parking fee if you don't have an annual pass.

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